Geneva 2019 Trends

Here’s what you’ll find in the full 2019 Geneva trend report


An EV box on wheels with clever tricks to make it cheaper to build, maintain and share. The Citroën Ami One ticked most of the lifestyle boxes at the show

An EV box on wheels with clever tricks to make it cheaper to build, maintain and share. The Citroën Ami One ticked most of the lifestyle boxes at the show

Lifestyle trends

A dive into how societal trends and expectations are changing automotive products and services

  • Charging Ahead

  • Shareable

  • The Most

  • Space race

  • The Eyes Have It


Lagonda’s magnetic-levitating key is a neat parlor trick, but also a reminder that physical objects are still a powerful expression of a brand experience

Lagonda’s magnetic-levitating key is a neat parlor trick, but also a reminder that physical objects are still a powerful expression of a brand experience

Interesting interactions

A quick look at the new interactions, interface designs, and user-experience trends from the show

  • Mini DIM

  • Press Play

  • Takeaway

  • MyOS


The 3D-printed grill on Peugeot Sport Engineered 508 shows that the long-promised tech is finally ready for the big time

The 3D-printed grill on Peugeot Sport Engineered 508 shows that the long-promised tech is finally ready for the big time

Technology trends

An overview of how new technology is affecting the automotive design, manufacturing and experiences

  • 3D Printing

  • So Much Touch

  • Looking Back

  • Air Ways


With bright-colored 3D-printed seats and lots of ridged textures, the Citroën Ami One was the CMF star of the show

With bright-colored 3D-printed seats and lots of ridged textures, the Citroën Ami One was the CMF star of the show

CMF trends

A look at the color, materials and finishes that make the difference between a competent product and one that stands out from the crowd

  • Parametric Patterns

  • Color Comeback

  • Ridge Lines

  • Tight Knit


Automobili Pininfarina’s Battista may look quite a bit like a Ferrari, but uses a distinctive light bar as an integral part of its DRG

Automobili Pininfarina’s Battista may look quite a bit like a Ferrari, but uses a distinctive light bar as an integral part of its DRG

Lighting trends

Exploring how both interior and exterior lighting is changing and evolving with new techniques and innovative solutions

  • Light the Way

  • Light Spikes

  • Leave Behind


An intricate play of spokes and colors, the Lagonda All-Terrain wheels are a statement of luxury intent

An intricate play of spokes and colors, the Lagonda All-Terrain wheels are a statement of luxury intent

Wheel trends

Wheels are still the one constant in everything automotive, so despite their apparent superficiality, wheel designs are often an early indicator of techniques and trends to come

  • Shooting Stars

  • Aero Ridge

  • Basic E

  • Flower Power

  • Wheel Walls


The Umberto Palermo Design Mole uses what must be the boldest and most pedestrian-unfriendly badging ever seen on a sports car.

The Umberto Palermo Design Mole uses what must be the boldest and most pedestrian-unfriendly badging ever seen on a sports car.

Caught our eye

Sometimes there’s something that just seems like an interesting next step or a curious discovery. Here are some of our favorites from the 2019 Geneva show